sky Hi, I bet you were tired! I meen how do you get up that early? I bet the view on the plane was good! How was your flight anyway? Have another great time on your next adventures!
From Francesca
reef and things wow .... and more wow. You all make all that diving and snorkelling look so easy. What intrepid adventurers you are. The underwater stuff looks amazing. Are the contents of the ocean just as described in the OU textbook Cath? No pictures of you wearing hats with corks yet.
Wish we were there too - it appears to be monsoon season in West Bridgford.
love from the bees
general Hello to all the Onion family. I look forward to coming into the office each day to see if there is any update. It is now becoming part of my daily routine to be on the lookout. Enjoying travelling together with you from a distance.
Christine
speachless Have just read 5 entries and am up to the Barrier Reef but our internet connection is abit dodgy so I have to add my comment after this one. I have always wanted to go to that part of Australia so am enjoying the next best thing. But I will be eager to hear all about it when you get back.Take care of each other L of Love A + T xxxx
diving It is so exciting following your blog! Thanks for incredible pictures and a sense of being there amongst the fish -all from the comfort of my computer chair! Luv GS
Reminds me of the time we were in Africa, and walking back after dark to a cabin, and something cracked to the side of the path. We nearly jumped out of our skins!! And the grounds of that place had armed guards around. DO be careful on your own!
What a holiday!
You will be so glad you did it now you are young.
Love Aunties S &R
scarface This is getting seriously scary now. How could you ever have a shower again without flashbacks! Brill to hear all about your adventures as they happen - and piccies too!! Love GS
looks like luxury !!!! Well .... it gets better and better. I like the look of the tropical beach and must start saving to add it to our next tpip down-under....... if there is to be one. Have a fantastic time and a paddle for me on the Barrier Reef . L of L . A+T
Hi Thanks for your email, the pictures in your latest blog look stunning - very tropical even if it did not feel like that. Have just returned from our staff away day - only in one of the halls on campus. Lots of small groups (no group hugs thankfuly or silly games) and flip charts followed by presentations. Useful in some ways - the school is trying to develop a research strategy and wants individuals to sign up into groups of 5-8. Not a problem for me as I already collaborate with a group in neuroscience but a number of glum faces for those who are not sure where they are going to fit in. The fun will start when we get down to specifics. Off to France tomorrow so probably won't be able to view your blog - hope you continue to have a good time. Peter
great pictures and scenary. Almost my last day at work before going to France - just have to get through a staff development away day tomorrow. Hope the trip continues to go well
Peter
School is empty now! We had a good end to the term. Now we are getting ready for the next one, and looking forward to seeing Simon and Rachel back again. We hope that you all continue to enjoy your trip. When you return, the hall floor will be finished, and hopefully the new stores will be complete.
Just leaving Well this is the end of the last day in Year 5. You are now officially a Year 6, Rachel. Enjoy the rest of your holidays. We are particular envious about your visit to The Great Barrier Reef. See you in Year 6. Mr Heard sends his love.
Thank you! Thanks again for your comments. :-)
It is good to know the northern hemisphere is still there!
Unfortunately we couldn't do the jump as we were too late. Otherwise, of course we would have done!!! Although Rachel worked out it cost $10 a metre of fall so she wanted to just jump off a chair on the landing base! (I think that was more to do with her preferred drop length, rather than the price!)
Simon is feeling well after his head eruption! He actually planned that himself, so is glad you appreciate it. :-)
Meanwhile, I guess you school people are enjoying your last day. Hope you all have a great summer holiday!
Best wishes,
Catherine
G'day! Hello Onions! Did Simon have a go at bungy jumping? He looks very keen in the photo! New Zealand looks fabulous...Rachel I hope you can write down the best bits for me as a guide for when I get to go (probably when I'm much older and much greyer than I am now)! Thought you'd like to know that we went on the mystery trip today, we went to Twycross Zoo and it was great! (Guess who got lost in class 3)! Looking forward to seeing more pics and blog soon! Miss B xx
I hope Simon's head has recovered from having the geyser come straight through it - he looks very stoical about the whole thing. Great that they can switch the geyser on and off for you tourists - perhaps we should develp one in West Bridgford. Looking forward to our holiday in France which starts on Friday - probably no geysers though so not as exciting as your trip. Hope the holiday continues to be as successful as it has been
All the best
Peter
Maori surprise What an interesting blog, Rachel. I envy you having so many varied and exciting experiences. I bet your mum was really daft about those puppies! All the museums sound such fun! Perhaps you might run an informative museum one day (possibly about planets etc). Have you been looking at the night sky ! Is it very different from watching in your back garden? The children here break up from school on Tuesday so they only have 2 more days to go!!
I love hearing from you all. It makes me feel like I can enjoy your holiday as well.
love G Sue
PS I have given up playing the piano (you wont be surprised!).
dutchess Hi Simon! - great to hear from you. I would have been very scared of Dutchess and dragonfly. You and Rachel did so well to ride the horses! It looks a bit grey weather there. We have had sunny spells and then absolute cloudbursts!! (ask Rachel what that means). Love to everyone. G Sue
no title Can't think of a title today but we have both enjoyed the 4 entries we have just seen. What a lot you are seeing and doing. I especially like the geyser coming out of Simon's head !!!!! We have never been anywhere like that but it makes us think we might try sometime........... such lovely adventures to be had around the world. We are SO glad you are on this trip and doing it all together. More soon ....L o L A + T
To the spit Gday ekroop and matt.yes the waiter did really kiss her boy friend at the dangerous kitchen.The food is lovely.We are having a good time in Australia and New Zealand
Francesca
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Hi, I bet you were tired! I meen how do you get up that early? I bet the view on the plane was good! How was your flight anyway? Have another great time on your next adventures! From Francesca